Flooding of the Yarra Valley, including that section of the Yarra bordering Kew and Kew East in the north and west of the municipality, was a regular occurrence. Extreme flood events of the Yarra River are recorded to have occurred in 1891, 1901, 1916, 1923 and 1934. The Municipality of Kew's response to these floods was to enact planning decisions restricting residential development in flood prone areas following the floods of 1916, 1921 and 1934. While floods continued after the development of the Upper Yarra Reservoir (construction 1948-57), the regularity and extent of these inundations diminished. During the nineteenth century, the land abutting the south side of the Yarra in Kew was devoted to dairy farming. In the twentieth century, before and after the construction of the Eastern Freeway, much of this low-lying area was used as golf courses and public parks.Late example of the capacity of the Yarra Valley at Kew to flood, even though drainage works and the Upper Yarra Reservoir had reduced their regularity.Original black and white print photograph of Hay's Paddock under floodwater on 16 May 1974. The vantage point of the photographer is Keystone Crescent looking east. Flooding was caused by overflowing water in Glass' Creek and the River Yarra. Annotation verso: "Keystone Cr looking east / 16 May 1974 11.50am"hays paddock, floods, yarra river, glass' creek

Flooding of the Yarra Valley, including that section of the Yarra bordering Kew and Kew East in the north and west of the municipality, was a regular occurrence. Extreme flood events of the Yarra River are recorded to have occurred in 1891, 1901, 1916, 1923 and 1934. The Municipality of Kew's response to these floods was to enact planning decisions restricting residential development in flood prone areas following the floods of 1916, 1921 and 1934. While floods continued after the development of the Upper Yarra Reservoir (construction 1948-57), the regularity and extent of these inundations diminished. During the nineteenth century, the land abutting the south side of the Yarra in Kew was devoted to dairy farming. In the twentieth century, before and after the construction of the Eastern Freeway, much of this low-lying area was used as golf courses and public parks.Late example of the capacity of the Yarra Valley at Kew to flood, even though drainage works and the Upper Yarra Reservoir had reduced their regularity.Original black and white print photograph of the low-lying land at East Kew under floodwater on 16 May 1974. The vantage point of the photographer is Lister Street. Flooding was caused by overflowing water in Glass' Creek and the River Yarra. Annotation verso: "Lister Street looking north / Flood level / 16 May 1974 11.30am / R.L. 46.04"hays paddock, floods, yarra river, glass' creek, lister street

Flooding of the Yarra Valley, including that section of the Yarra bordering Kew and Kew East in the north and west of the municipality, was a regular occurrence. Extreme flood events of the Yarra River are recorded to have occurred in 1891, 1901, 1916, 1923 and 1934. The Municipality of Kew's response to these floods was to enact planning decisions restricting residential development in flood prone areas following the floods of 1916, 1921 and 1934. While floods continued after the development of the Upper Yarra Reservoir (construction 1948-57), the regularity and extent of these inundations diminished. During the nineteenth century, the land abutting the south side of the Yarra in Kew was devoted to dairy farming. In the twentieth century, before and after the construction of the Eastern Freeway, much of this low-lying area was used as golf courses and public parks.Late example of the capacity of the Yarra Valley at Kew to flood, even though drainage works and the Upper Yarra Reservoir had reduced their regularity.Original black and white print photograph of the low-lying land at East Kew under floodwater on 16 May 1974. The vantage point of the photographer is Lister Street. Flooding was caused by overflowing water in Glass' Creek and the River Yarra. Annotation verso: "Lister St looking same as No.3 / 16 May 1974 11.30"floods, yarra river, glass' creek, lister street

Photo of children who are "overflow" pupils from the State School at Greensborough, seated on the floor.Copy of article published in "The Age" 13 July 1951, text and photograph.greensborough state school, greensborough primary school

Flooding of the Yarra Valley, including that section of the Yarra bordering Kew and Kew East in the north and west of the municipality, was a regular occurrence. Extreme flood events of the Yarra River are recorded to have occurred in 1891, 1901, 1916, 1923 and 1934. The Municipality of Kew's response to these floods was to enact planning decisions restricting residential development in flood prone areas following the floods of 1916, 1921 and 1934. While floods continued after the development of the Upper Yarra Reservoir (construction 1948-57), the regularity and extent of these inundations diminished. During the nineteenth century, the land abutting the south side of the Yarra in Kew was devoted to dairy farming. In the twentieth century, before and after the construction of the Eastern Freeway, much of this low-lying area was used as golf courses and public parks.Late example of the capacity of the Yarra Valley at Kew to flood, even though drainage works and the Upper Yarra Reservoir had reduced their regularity.Original black and white print photograph of the low-lying land at East Kew under floodwater on 16 May 1974. The vantage point of the photographer is Lister Street. In the photo, the fences of the Kilby Farm can be seen. Flooding was caused by overflowing water in Glass' Creek and the River Yarra. Annotation verso: "Hay's Paddock op No.30 Lister Street / 16 May 1974 11.50am / R.L. 46.04"hays paddock, floods, yarra river, glass' creek, lister street

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency (x19) Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Jan. 2011 Flood. Debouchment from Lake Bolac into Salt Creek through the natural overflow (centre) and the channel (front left) dug in the 1920's. Photograph courtesy Bill Sharp.lake bolac, salt creek, flood, sharp.

Typed notes on an expedition by Army personnel and Richard Zakrzewski to find the grave of William Patton who was buried near the edge of the Bulloo River Overflow east of Tibooburra. He was a member of the Burke and Wills Party. Notes mention planning for the expedition and what they did while they were there. C. E. Burgess WO2, the author of the notes.document, the william patton expedition may 4 - 19 1991, the victoria exploring expedition of the exploration committee of the royal society of victoria, robert o'hara burke, william john wills, ludwig becker, william purcell, charles stone, charles gray, william patton, richard zakrzewski, army survey regiment, burke and wills expedition, lt col van den tol, state library of victoria, land information centre bathurst, capt. coulthard, wo1 slater, wo2 burgess, sgt de grauw, lcpl blake, capt cuskelly, wo1 gillies, ssgt sustart, cpl colde, cpl south, lcpl northausen, spr linwood, wo2 graham, ssgt gowers, sgt marshall, cpl doyle, cfn ellis, spr reynolds, spr hilbig, pte mckersie, 10/27 rsar, clifton downs homestead, gwen smith, william patton memorial

The series of photographs were taken after exceptional heavy rain had fallen in Sunbury in the early 1990s. The Jackson Creek overflowed its banks and the surrounding flood plain area was under water.A coloured photograph of the Jackson Creek in flood along a river flat within the Rupertswood Estate. There are bare hills in the background and a fenced off run in the foreground.floods, weather patterns, jacksons creek, george evans collection

The series of photographs were taken after exceptional heavy rain had fallen in Sunbury in the early 1990s. Jackson's Creek overflowed its banks and the surrounding flood plain area was under water.A coloured photograph of Jackson's Creek in flood taken near the footbridge in Macedon Street. The Nook area and Goonawarra Vineyard are in the background.floods, weather patterns, jacksons creek, george evans collection

The series of photographs were taken after exceptional heavy rain had fallen in Sunbury in the early 1990s. Jackson's Creek overflowed its banks and the surrounding flood plain area was under water.A coloured photograph of Jackson's Creek in flood. The floodwaters have almost reached the top of the arch of the Macedon Street stone bridge.floods, weather patterns, jacksons creek, george evans collection